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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Marijuana Use Linked To Testicular Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4895
Regular marijuana usage has been linked to a higher risk of testicular cancer, researchers from the University of California have revealed.The findings, published in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal by the American Cancer Society, say the cancer-causing effects of marijuana on testicular cells should be assessed in decisions associated with recreational drug use, as well as when used for therapeutic purposes in male patients.
Alcoholics Anonymous Participation Promotes Long-Term Recovery
http://mnt.to/a/487D
A new study published in a special issue of Substance Abuse finds that recovering alcoholics who help others in 12-step programs furthers their time sober, consideration for others, step-work, and long-term meeting attendance.
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** ALLERGY News **
Multi-Functional Anti-Inflammatory/Anti-Allergic Developed By Hebrew University Researcher
http://mnt.to/a/487h
A synthetic, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic family of drugs to combat a variety of illnesses while avoiding detrimental side effects has been developed by a Hebrew University of Jerusalem researcher.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Favorite TV Reruns May Have Restorative Powers, Says UB Researcher
http://mnt.to/a/487G
We hear all the time that we need to get off the couch, stop watching TV and get moving.But what if watching TV under specific conditions could actually provide the mental boost you need to tackle a difficult task?A new paper that describes two studies by Jaye Derrick, PhD, research scientist at the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions, found that watching a rerun of a favorite TV show may help restore the drive to get things done in people who have used up their reserves of willpower or self-control.
Almost 1 In 5 Young Children With Cancer Suffers From A Trauma Disorder
http://mnt.to/a/487d
People who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder relive their traumatic experiences in the form of flashbacks and nightmares - and in childhood, also in traumatic plays during which they re-enact the experience over and over again.
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
Soy Diet May Lessen Anxiety Effect Of BPA On Genes
http://mnt.to/a/488g
Early life exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) heightens anxiety by altering gene expression in the amygdala, a region of the brain that plays a role in shaping responses to fear and stress. But a diet rich in soy can lessen this effect.
ORNL's Newly Licensed Neutron Detector Will Advance Human Disease Research
http://mnt.to/a/487H
A neutron detector developed for studies focused on life science, drug discovery and materials technology has been licensed by PartTec Ltd. The Indiana-based manufacturer of radiation detection technologies is moving the technology developed at the U.
Well-Known Protein Reveals New Tricks
http://mnt.to/a/487y
A protein called "clathrin," which is found in every human cell and plays a critical role in transporting materials within them, also plays a key role in cell division, according to new research at the University of California, San Francisco.
Moffitt Cancer Center Researchers Find Acidic PH Microenvironments In Tumors Aid Tumor Cell Survival
http://mnt.to/a/4876
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues at the University of South Florida and Wayne State University have discovered that tumor cell survival relies on adaptation to acidic conditions in the tumor microenvironment.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
Breast Cancer Screening Saves Lives, New Study Shows
http://mnt.to/a/487c
The study, published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention is the largest of its kind in Australia and one of the largest in the world. It followed about 4,000 women in a study of the BreastScreen program in Western Australia.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Marijuana Use Linked To Testicular Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4895
Regular marijuana usage has been linked to a higher risk of testicular cancer, researchers from the University of California have revealed.The findings, published in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal by the American Cancer Society, say the cancer-causing effects of marijuana on testicular cells should be assessed in decisions associated with recreational drug use, as well as when used for therapeutic purposes in male patients.
Brain Radiation After Lung Cancer Treatment Reduces Risk Of Cancer Spreading
http://mnt.to/a/487P
Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients treated with surgery and/or radiation therapy have a significantly reduced risk of developing brain metastases if they also receive prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI); however, this study did not show an improvement in overall survival with PCI, according to research presented at the 2012 Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology.
Childhood Virus RSV Shows Promise Against Adult Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/487L
RSV, a virus that causes respiratory infections in infants and young children, selectively kills cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone, researchers from the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio said.
Almost 1 In 5 Young Children With Cancer Suffers From A Trauma Disorder
http://mnt.to/a/487d
People who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder relive their traumatic experiences in the form of flashbacks and nightmares - and in childhood, also in traumatic plays during which they re-enact the experience over and over again.
Moffitt Cancer Center Researchers Find Acidic PH Microenvironments In Tumors Aid Tumor Cell Survival
http://mnt.to/a/4876
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues at the University of South Florida and Wayne State University have discovered that tumor cell survival relies on adaptation to acidic conditions in the tumor microenvironment.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Joint EACPR And AHA Statement Empowers Health Care Professional To Use Clinical Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
http://mnt.to/a/487f
The European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (EACPR), a registered branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and the American Heart Association (AHA) have issued a joint scientific statement that sets out to produce easy-to-follow guidance on Clinical Cardiopulmonary Exercise (CPX) testing based on current scientific evidence.
Minimally Invasive Surgery Works Well For Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, Mayo Finds
http://mnt.to/a/4875
A minimally invasive procedure known as endovascular repair used for abdominal aortic aneurysms has a low rate of complications, even in high-risk patients such as those with kidney, heart or lung problems, a Mayo Clinic study shows.
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** CAREGIVERS / HOMECARE News **
More Grandparents Fill Caregiver Role
http://mnt.to/a/487R
Grandparents, an increasingly important source of child care in the United States, vary greatly in the kind of care they provide, depending on their age, resources, and the needs of their children, research at the University of Chicago shows.
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** COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE News **
Acupuncture Provides Relief For Chronic Pain, Say Researchers
http://mnt.to/a/488f
Acupuncture for the treatment of chronic pain is better than placebo acupuncture (sham acupuncture) or no acupuncture at all, researchers from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, wrote in the JAMA journal Archives of Internal Medicine.
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** CONFERENCES News **
Promoting Clinical Trials For MENA Region, 3-4 October 2012 Dubai, UAE
http://mnt.to/a/4893
Recent studies have shown that in an attempt to save time and resources, International Pharmaceutical Companies are increasingly out-sourcing clinical trials to developing countries such as Turkey and the MENA region.
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** COSMETIC MEDICINE / PLASTIC SURGERY News **
Double-Lumen Saline Implant Design Feels More Natural, New Study Suggests
http://mnt.to/a/488Y
Investigational implant also shows lower rate of capsular contracture at two years compared to current single-lumen saline implantsWomen like to have options, the more options the better. Some women don't like the look and feel of currently available saline-filled breast implants, which are prone to scalloping or wrinkling, but also aren't comfortable with silicone gel options.
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** EAR, NOSE AND THROAT News **
Biopsies May Overlook Esophagus Disease
http://mnt.to/a/487C
University of Utah engineers mapped white blood cells called eonsinophils and showed an existing diagnostic method may overlook an elusive digestive disorder that causes swelling in the esophagus and painful swallowing.
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
Soy Diet May Lessen Anxiety Effect Of BPA On Genes
http://mnt.to/a/488g
Early life exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) heightens anxiety by altering gene expression in the amygdala, a region of the brain that plays a role in shaping responses to fear and stress. But a diet rich in soy can lessen this effect.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
New Research: Soluble Corn Fiber Plays Important Role In Gut Health And Calcium Absorption
http://mnt.to/a/487b
Savvy consumers and health professionals know that fibre is an essential nutrient associated with important health benefits, yet barriers such as overall poor tolerance to higher-fibre diets may be why average intake is far less than experts recommend (1).
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** HYPERTENSION News **
Even Small Weight Gains Raise Blood Pressure In College Students
http://mnt.to/a/487F
As a college student, you may be happy simply not to have gained the "Freshman 15." But a University of Illinois study shows that as little as 1.5 pounds per year is enough to raise blood pressure in that age group, and the effect was worse for young women.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Multi-Functional Anti-Inflammatory/Anti-Allergic Developed By Hebrew University Researcher
http://mnt.to/a/487h
A synthetic, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic family of drugs to combat a variety of illnesses while avoiding detrimental side effects has been developed by a Hebrew University of Jerusalem researcher.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Reversible Oxygen-Sensing 'Switching' Mechanism Discovered
http://mnt.to/a/488Q
Bacteria that cause disease in humans have a 'reversible switching mechanism' that allows them to adapt to environments lacking oxygen, scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have found.
New Study Finds That Bacteria On Marine Sponges Can Develop Capacity To Move And Inhibit Biofilm Formation
http://mnt.to/a/4878
A new study shows that when enough bacteria get together in one place, they can make a collective decision to grow an appendage and swim away. This type of behavior has been seen for the first time in marine sponges, and could lead to an understanding of how to break up harmful bacterial biofilms, such as plaque on teeth or those found on internal medical devices like artificial heart valves.
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** LUNG CANCER News **
Adding Bavituximab To Second-Line Chemotherapy Doubles Response Rate In Late-Stage Lung Cancer Patients
http://mnt.to/a/487Q
Adding the monoclonal antibody bavituximab to docetaxel chemotherapy doubles overall response rate and improves progression-free survival and overall survival in late-stage non-squamous, non-small cell lung cancer (NS-NSCLC) patients who have already received one prior chemotherapy regimen, according to research presented at the 2012 Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology.
Brain Radiation After Lung Cancer Treatment Reduces Risk Of Cancer Spreading
http://mnt.to/a/487P
Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients treated with surgery and/or radiation therapy have a significantly reduced risk of developing brain metastases if they also receive prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI); however, this study did not show an improvement in overall survival with PCI, according to research presented at the 2012 Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology.
Stage I NSCLC Patients Who Receive Radiation Therapy Are Surviving Longer
http://mnt.to/a/487N
Stage I, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients who received radiation therapy have an increased median survival of 21 months compared to 16 months, and the percentage of patients who receive no treatment declined from 20 percent to 16 percent, respectively, when comparing the two eras evaluated, 1999-2003 and 2004-2008, according to detailed analysis of the SEER-17 (Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results, National Cancer Institute) national database presented at the 2012 Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology.
Experimental Regimen Treatment Provides Equivalent Survival Rate to Standard Chemotherapy in Late-Stage Lung Cancer Patients
http://mnt.to/a/487M
Treatment with pemetrexed, carboplatin and bevacizumab followed by maintenance pemetrexed and bevacizumab (Pem+Cb+B) is no better than standard therapy with paclitaxel, carboplatin and bevacizumab followed by bevacizumab (Pac+Cb+B) in patients with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NS-NSCLC), according to research presented at the 2012 Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology.
Hispanic/Latino Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Have Higher Overall Survival Than Non-Hispanic White Patients
http://mnt.to/a/487K
Analysis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patient records in the California Cancer Registry (CCR) database during the 20-year period of 1988-2008 indicates that Hispanics/Latinos with NSCLC have a higher overall survival compared to non-Hispanic white patients, according to research presented at the 2012 Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology.
Crizotinib Reduces Tumor Size In Patients With ALK Positive Lung Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/487J
Crizotinib is effective in shrinking tumors in patients with anaplastic lymphoma receptor tyrosine kinase (ALK) positive non-small cell lung cancer, a cancer commonly found in people who never smoked, and should be the standard of care for advanced stages of this disease, according to research presented at the 2012 Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology.
Novel Therapeutic Targets Identified For Small Cell Lung Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4874
Newly discovered molecular differences between small cell lung cancer and nonsmall cell lung cancer have revealed PARP1 and EZH2 as potential therapeutic targets for patients with small cell lung cancer, according to the results of a study published in Cancer Discovery, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
ORNL's Newly Licensed Neutron Detector Will Advance Human Disease Research
http://mnt.to/a/487H
A neutron detector developed for studies focused on life science, drug discovery and materials technology has been licensed by PartTec Ltd. The Indiana-based manufacturer of radiation detection technologies is moving the technology developed at the U.
Joint EACPR And AHA Statement Empowers Health Care Professional To Use Clinical Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
http://mnt.to/a/487f
The European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (EACPR), a registered branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and the American Heart Association (AHA) have issued a joint scientific statement that sets out to produce easy-to-follow guidance on Clinical Cardiopulmonary Exercise (CPX) testing based on current scientific evidence.
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** MRSA / DRUG RESISTANCE News **
New Study Finds That Bacteria On Marine Sponges Can Develop Capacity To Move And Inhibit Biofilm Formation
http://mnt.to/a/4878
A new study shows that when enough bacteria get together in one place, they can make a collective decision to grow an appendage and swim away. This type of behavior has been seen for the first time in marine sponges, and could lead to an understanding of how to break up harmful bacterial biofilms, such as plaque on teeth or those found on internal medical devices like artificial heart valves.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Hindsight - Can We Really Predict Certain Outcomes?
http://mnt.to/a/4898
Ever say to yourself, "I knew it all along" after hearing news for the very first time? Perhaps news that is suppose to be shocking? This may include situations, such as finding out that a coworker was secretly embezzling company funds, listening to a fourth-quarter comeback that wins the game, seeing the tumor that appeared on a second scan.
Moyamoya Disease Affects Females More Severely
http://mnt.to/a/4896
According to a recent study by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published in the journal Neurosurgery, women and girls have an increased risk of unfavorable outcomes following surgery for treatment of moyamoya disease.
Omega 3 Could Help Improve Children's Reading Skills
http://mnt.to/a/488d
New research from the UK suggests that taking a daily supplement of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, could be a simple and effective way to improve reading and behaviour in healthy but underperforming children.
Neuronal Inhibition Is Key For Memory Formation
http://mnt.to/a/487j
Every activity in the brain involves the transfer of signals between neurons. Frequently, as many as one thousand signals rain down on a single neuron simultaneously. To ensure that precise signals are delivered, the brain possesses a sophisticated inhibitory system.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Soy Diet May Lessen Anxiety Effect Of BPA On Genes
http://mnt.to/a/488g
Early life exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) heightens anxiety by altering gene expression in the amygdala, a region of the brain that plays a role in shaping responses to fear and stress. But a diet rich in soy can lessen this effect.
Omega 3 Could Help Improve Children's Reading Skills
http://mnt.to/a/488d
New research from the UK suggests that taking a daily supplement of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, could be a simple and effective way to improve reading and behaviour in healthy but underperforming children.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Obese Teens Eat Fewer Calories Than Their Peers
http://mnt.to/a/4897
Overweight children aged from 9 to 17 years eat fewer calories than kids of normal weight in the same age group, researchers from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine reported in the journal Pediatrics.
Even Small Weight Gains Raise Blood Pressure In College Students
http://mnt.to/a/487F
As a college student, you may be happy simply not to have gained the "Freshman 15." But a University of Illinois study shows that as little as 1.5 pounds per year is enough to raise blood pressure in that age group, and the effect was worse for young women.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
Acupuncture Provides Relief For Chronic Pain, Say Researchers
http://mnt.to/a/488f
Acupuncture for the treatment of chronic pain is better than placebo acupuncture (sham acupuncture) or no acupuncture at all, researchers from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, wrote in the JAMA journal Archives of Internal Medicine.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Obese Teens Eat Fewer Calories Than Their Peers
http://mnt.to/a/4897
Overweight children aged from 9 to 17 years eat fewer calories than kids of normal weight in the same age group, researchers from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine reported in the journal Pediatrics.
Infant Sleep Training Methods Are Safe And Effective
http://mnt.to/a/4894
"Controlled comforting" and "camping out", examples of training methods for infant sleep training, are safe for babies, improve their sleep, and lower short-term symptoms of maternal depression over the short-term, Australian researchers reported in the journal Pediatrics.
Omega 3 Could Help Improve Children's Reading Skills
http://mnt.to/a/488d
New research from the UK suggests that taking a daily supplement of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, could be a simple and effective way to improve reading and behaviour in healthy but underperforming children.
Almost 1 In 5 Young Children With Cancer Suffers From A Trauma Disorder
http://mnt.to/a/487d
People who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder relive their traumatic experiences in the form of flashbacks and nightmares - and in childhood, also in traumatic plays during which they re-enact the experience over and over again.
Popular Kids In US And Mexico More Likely To Smoke, USC Studies Show
http://mnt.to/a/4873
Be warned, popularity may cause lung cancer, heart disease, and emphysema.New research from the University of Southern California (USC) and University of Texas finds that popular students in seven Southern California high schools are more likely to smoke cigarettes than their less popular counterparts.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Advanced Maternal Age Not Harmful For Adult Children
http://mnt.to/a/487g
Previously existing ideas on how advanced maternal age affects adult health of children have to be reconsidered. It had been thought that mothers delivering later in life have children that are less healthy as adults, because the body of the mother had already degenerated due to physiological effects like decreasing oocyte quality or a weakened placenta.
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** PREVENTIVE MEDICINE News **
Breast Cancer Screening Saves Lives, New Study Shows
http://mnt.to/a/487c
The study, published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention is the largest of its kind in Australia and one of the largest in the world. It followed about 4,000 women in a study of the BreastScreen program in Western Australia.
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** PRIMARY CARE / GENERAL PRACTICE News **
Joint EACPR And AHA Statement Empowers Health Care Professional To Use Clinical Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
http://mnt.to/a/487f
The European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (EACPR), a registered branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and the American Heart Association (AHA) have issued a joint scientific statement that sets out to produce easy-to-follow guidance on Clinical Cardiopulmonary Exercise (CPX) testing based on current scientific evidence.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Hindsight - Can We Really Predict Certain Outcomes?
http://mnt.to/a/4898
Ever say to yourself, "I knew it all along" after hearing news for the very first time? Perhaps news that is suppose to be shocking? This may include situations, such as finding out that a coworker was secretly embezzling company funds, listening to a fourth-quarter comeback that wins the game, seeing the tumor that appeared on a second scan.
Favorite TV Reruns May Have Restorative Powers, Says UB Researcher
http://mnt.to/a/487G
We hear all the time that we need to get off the couch, stop watching TV and get moving.But what if watching TV under specific conditions could actually provide the mental boost you need to tackle a difficult task?A new paper that describes two studies by Jaye Derrick, PhD, research scientist at the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions, found that watching a rerun of a favorite TV show may help restore the drive to get things done in people who have used up their reserves of willpower or self-control.
Popular Kids In US And Mexico More Likely To Smoke, USC Studies Show
http://mnt.to/a/4873
Be warned, popularity may cause lung cancer, heart disease, and emphysema.New research from the University of Southern California (USC) and University of Texas finds that popular students in seven Southern California high schools are more likely to smoke cigarettes than their less popular counterparts.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Favorite TV Reruns May Have Restorative Powers, Says UB Researcher
http://mnt.to/a/487G
We hear all the time that we need to get off the couch, stop watching TV and get moving.But what if watching TV under specific conditions could actually provide the mental boost you need to tackle a difficult task?A new paper that describes two studies by Jaye Derrick, PhD, research scientist at the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions, found that watching a rerun of a favorite TV show may help restore the drive to get things done in people who have used up their reserves of willpower or self-control.
Advanced Maternal Age Not Harmful For Adult Children
http://mnt.to/a/487g
Previously existing ideas on how advanced maternal age affects adult health of children have to be reconsidered. It had been thought that mothers delivering later in life have children that are less healthy as adults, because the body of the mother had already degenerated due to physiological effects like decreasing oocyte quality or a weakened placenta.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Childhood Virus RSV Shows Promise Against Adult Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/487L
RSV, a virus that causes respiratory infections in infants and young children, selectively kills cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone, researchers from the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio said.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
More Grandparents Fill Caregiver Role
http://mnt.to/a/487R
Grandparents, an increasingly important source of child care in the United States, vary greatly in the kind of care they provide, depending on their age, resources, and the needs of their children, research at the University of Chicago shows.
Even The Very Elderly And Frail Can Benefit From Exercise
http://mnt.to/a/487B
A study carried out by Dr. Louis Bherer, PhD (Psychology), Laboratory Director and Researcher at the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal (IUGM), an institution affiliated with Université de Montréal, has shown that all seniors, even those considered frail, can enjoy the benefits of exercise in terms of their physical and cognitive faculties and quality of life and that these benefits appear after only three months.
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** SLEEP / SLEEP DISORDERS / INSOMNIA News **
Infant Sleep Training Methods Are Safe And Effective
http://mnt.to/a/4894
"Controlled comforting" and "camping out", examples of training methods for infant sleep training, are safe for babies, improve their sleep, and lower short-term symptoms of maternal depression over the short-term, Australian researchers reported in the journal Pediatrics.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Affects 50% Of Women
http://mnt.to/a/488c
Half of all women aged 20 to 70 years experience obstructive sleep apnea, with 20% having moderate and 6% severe symptoms, Swedish scientists reported in the European Respiratory Journal.Studies have shown that obstructive sleep apnea is largely undiagnosed.
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
Popular Kids In US And Mexico More Likely To Smoke, USC Studies Show
http://mnt.to/a/4873
Be warned, popularity may cause lung cancer, heart disease, and emphysema.New research from the University of Southern California (USC) and University of Texas finds that popular students in seven Southern California high schools are more likely to smoke cigarettes than their less popular counterparts.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
Even The Very Elderly And Frail Can Benefit From Exercise
http://mnt.to/a/487B
A study carried out by Dr. Louis Bherer, PhD (Psychology), Laboratory Director and Researcher at the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal (IUGM), an institution affiliated with Université de Montréal, has shown that all seniors, even those considered frail, can enjoy the benefits of exercise in terms of their physical and cognitive faculties and quality of life and that these benefits appear after only three months.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
Marijuana Use Linked To Testicular Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4895
Regular marijuana usage has been linked to a higher risk of testicular cancer, researchers from the University of California have revealed.The findings, published in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal by the American Cancer Society, say the cancer-causing effects of marijuana on testicular cells should be assessed in decisions associated with recreational drug use, as well as when used for therapeutic purposes in male patients.
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** VASCULAR News **
Minimally Invasive Surgery Works Well For Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, Mayo Finds
http://mnt.to/a/4875
A minimally invasive procedure known as endovascular repair used for abdominal aortic aneurysms has a low rate of complications, even in high-risk patients such as those with kidney, heart or lung problems, a Mayo Clinic study shows.
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** WATER - AIR QUALITY / AGRICULTURE News **
SF State Biologists Tag 'Zombie' Honeybees To Track Their Flight
http://mnt.to/a/487z
After last year's accidental discovery of "zombie"-like bees infected with a fly parasite, SF State researchers are conducting an elaborate experiment to learn more about the plight of the honey bees.
Wild Bees: Champions For Food Security And Protecting Our Biodiversity
http://mnt.to/a/4877
Pollinating insects contribute to agricultural production in 150 (84%) European crops. These crops depend partly or entirely upon insects for their pollination and yield. The value of insect pollinators is estimated to be 22 billion euros a year in Europe.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Breast Cancer Screening Saves Lives, New Study Shows
http://mnt.to/a/487c
The study, published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention is the largest of its kind in Australia and one of the largest in the world. It followed about 4,000 women in a study of the BreastScreen program in Western Australia.
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